Dr. Shareefah has always tried to make the most out of opportunity knocking. After receiving a full ride to North Carolina Central University, she earned her Bachelors and Masters in psychology. She then went on to earn her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Howard University. Wanting to work with families and under resourced communities, she gained extensive training in community mental health agencies, hospitals, schools, and universities to ensure she was well versed in mental health issues that impact diverse individuals and families. Working as an Associate Professor at Howard University, she continues to help train future psychologists become culturally competent practitioner. Dr. Shareefah embodies scholarship, practice, and advocacy throughout all of her career and personal endeavors. Having worked with agencies locally, nationally, and internationally, she is ready to help your organization further its reach and improve its outcomes.